A 4-in-1 adventure on Stegosaurus Ridge, Dagui Waterfall Teapot Mountain, and 古早風味甕仔雞 Chicken Restaurant in Ruifang Just two weeks after the toughest hike of my life, I found myself on a mountain again facing jutting rocks going straight up into the sky before dipping into the mountain and ocean below. Stegosaurus Ridge is known as Taiwan’s toughest day-hike, and I can see why. Although it was difficult it was incredibly exhilarating, with so much to see along the way. Our Stats Hike Time: 7 hours (1 hour rest time, including our swim in the waterfall) Hike Distance: 8.3KM Hike Elevation: 931 ..read more

Hike up 3000KM in Pingtung, Taiwan and complete the BeiDaWuShan Hike. Beidawushan (北大武山) is one of the peaks in the 100 peaks of Taiwan list, known as Baiyue ( 臺灣百岳). At 3092 meters high, it is one of the tallest mountains in the South of Taiwan and offers rare and incredible views throughout the hike. For reference, the tallest peak in Taiwan is Jade Mountain, Yushan, at 3952m. Location: Pingtung County, an hours drive from Kaohsiung Watch the hiking vlog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7Vousb2Gsc We chose to do a 2-day hike, summiting and making it all the way back down on the 2nd da ..read more

Must-try soba by Zenkoji Temple in Nagano Kitanoya Soba opened its doors in 1903, mostly to guests visiting the 7th century Zenkoji Temple nearby. For 100 years, the Kitano family served home made cut soba with a secret-recipe broth. Kitanoya Soba has been open for over 100 years and sits next to the Zenkoji Temple in NaganoOne of the earlier photos of Kitanoya Soba. We stopped by for lunch on a cold day. Half of us ordered hot soba, the other half, cold. With soba made from buckwheat and a special broth made from homemade kaeshi our lunch helped restore and regenerate us from our long car rid ..read more

Eat at Mi Jian omakase for a date night or dinner with friends ‘CP’ in Taiwan is a performance indicator, telling people the cost to performance ratio of experiences. If something is really good and at a reasonable price you would say it has high CP. Like the omakase at Mi Jian which has a great CP, at a starting price of around 1400ntd ($43 USD), you get creative starters, a wide array of carefully prepared nigiri, fried fish, mini don bowls, fruit, and dessert. There are two 米匠 Mi Jian restaurants in Taipei – and finding seating shouldn’t be too difficult. We booked 米匠Mi Jian in Da Zhi nei ..read more

Looking for fun things to do in Taipei at night? Try this Arcade Bar. To enter this newly opened barcade in Taipei you first have to find a way in. Donned with a classic Akira poster and mini arcade game – the entrance isn’t too difficult to figure out (you can always ask for help if needed). The first floor seats a small bar and restaurant, walk through to find a stairway with sweeping red light. Upstairs you’ll find the a small hallway lined with tables and classic arcade games from Tetris, Metalslug, and The Simpsons. You get a token for every 200nt you spend on drinks or food, and each g ..read more

Easy and affordable transportation options for getting around Taiwan. Taiwan has an inexhaustible list of places to visit, from hiking in Taichung, drinking tea in Alishan, to swimming with turtles in Xiaoliuqiu. Make sure you book your transportation ahead of time. Car Options Rent a car with gogoout. Pick up throughout Taipei. Private car charter ($115USD) Mini-Van Options Rent a camper van for 3 days/2nights ($265USD) Bus Options Taipei to Yilan – Around $4 USD High Speed Rail (HSR) Options One-time HSR ticket for non-Taiwanese passport holders. Unlimited HSR pass for 2/3 days f ..read more

Once the place to be, the Haludovo Palace Hotel now sits abandoned waiting for new guests Built in the 70s, The Haludovo Palace Hotel and casino, spent a short-lived one year hosting wild casino games and luxurious guests, before suddenly and quickly being left to ruin. The once extravagant Haludovo Palace Hotel now lies abandoned, baring its bones in Krk, Croatia.Large murals and the open lobby was the first thing that greeted us when walking in.Quick History Of The Abandoned Hotel from 1970 – 2002 Built by Bob Guccione, founder of Penthouse magazine, and designed by Boris Magas, lifetime-awa ..read more

Urban exploration by the sea, in an abandoned building in Taitung. On a drive down to Taitung, we passed by lanes and lanes of trees, until in the corner, tucked away by a cliff we glimpsed a peak of a roof, and gaping walls with the telltale signs of painted graffiti telling us this was an abandoned building. The grass was overgrown, clinging to our pants as we crawled in. Once inside, we realized how large the space was. We were instantly greeted with multiple floors and huge windows looking out to the ocean. Venturing in further, we happened across quirky graffiti that covered the walls le ..read more

Since visiting several years ago, Xiaoliuqiu (小琉球, or also known as Lambai Island), has quickly become a favorite hidden getaway of mine. Every year I head down, either with friends or on a solo-trip to get away from the busy and wet city, into the quiet seaside island. With clear, beautiful oceans filled with sea turtles, and cooler weather, the small island off the south of Taiwan is a favorite for those looking to snorkel, relax on quiet sands, and enjoy. Quick Jump How To Get To Xiaoliuqiu HSR Ticket discounts Where To Stay in Xiaoliuqiu Scooter Rental at Xiaoliuqiu Snorkeling With Tu ..read more

A must-see art fair featuring East Asian and global galleries. Every year, highly sought-after artists and galleries gather at Taipei Dangdai to present their best work to art collectors. What’s special about Dangdai is that it caters more closely to the Asian market. The art fair focuses on Edge and Engage, where visitors find cutting edge emerging art, as well as curated historical works. This years programming featured more international iconic works, such as a Joan Miro print! The schedule also featured many side-events, from a vogue photography event, indigo dye workshops, popup libraries ..read more